Mason Crosby
FILE - Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia attends a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. Bisaccia took over as Las Vegas’ interim head coach midway through last season and helped the Raiders earn their first playoff berth in five years. Now he’s an assistant on a new staff facing a new challenge as he tries to end the Green Bay Packers’ struggles on special teams. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmid, File)
Bisaccia's new challenge: ending Packers' special-teams woes

By Steve Megargee Apr. 12, 2022 05:31 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia watches during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Green Bay Packers hire Bisaccia as special teams coordinator

Feb. 08, 2022 03:46 PM EST

CORRECTS TO 49ERS' JORDAN WILLIS NOT ALEX BARRETT - San Francisco 49ers defensive end Jordan Willis (94) blocks a punt by Green Bay Packers punter Corey Bojorquez (7) late in the fourth quarter of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. 49ers' Talanoa Hufanga (29) ran the ball in for a touchdown. (Dan Powers/The Post-Crescent via AP)
AP source: Drayton out as Packers' special teams coordinator

By Steve Megargee Feb. 01, 2022 06:56 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, center, catches a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward (1) and cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (4) defend. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rams host 49ers again in NFC championship game showdown

By The Associated Press Jan. 28, 2022 10:44 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Robbie Gould makes the game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The 49ers won 13-10 to advance to the NFC Chasmpionship game. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Kicker Robbie Gould shining in 'Goulden' years with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 28, 2022 02:11 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Johnny Hekker (6) celebrates after kicker Matt Gay (8) kicked the game-winning field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Analysis: Quartet of classics featured greatest toes on turf

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 25, 2022 02:32 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Robbie Gould celebrates after making the game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The 49ers won 13-10 to advance to the NFC Chasmpionship game. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
49ers' improbable run leads them back to L.A. to face Rams

By Josh Dubow Jan. 24, 2022 07:23 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is stopped by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) after a catch during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Divisional Round

By The Associated Press Jan. 23, 2022 08:16 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers leaves the field after an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The 49ers won 13-10 to advance to the NFC Chasmpionship game. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers enters uncertain offseason after short postseason

By Steve Megargee Jan. 22, 2022 11:53 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Robbie Gould celebrates after making the game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The 49ers won 13-10 to advance to the NFC Chasmpionship game. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Gould's FG on final play gives 49ers 13-10 upset of Packers

By Steve Megargee Jan. 22, 2022 11:21 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Rodgers' latest playoff drive starts as Packers host 49ers

By Steve Megargee Jan. 21, 2022 12:22 PM EST

FILE -San Francisco 49ers running back Trey Sermon, middle, runs for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. The Packers and 49er meet Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.(AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Familiar playoff foes face off again as Packers host 49ers

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2022 11:21 AM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) is shown on the sidelines after missing a field goal during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Cincinnati. Special teams could play a big role again on Saturday night when the Niners (11-7) visit the Green Bay Packers (13-4) in a matchup of two of the league's worst performing special teams units. Even the usually reliable Mason Crosby had his issues kicking. He had made a franchise-record 27 straight field goals dating to last season until he missed three field goals and an extra point in a Week 5 win at Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
49ers, Packers hope to avoid more special teams mishaps

By Josh Dubow Jan. 19, 2022 06:58 PM EST

FILE -San Francisco 49ers running back Trey Sermon, middle, runs for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. The Packers and 49er meet Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.(AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Pack set for 49ers rematch after winning September thriller

By Steve Megargee Jan. 18, 2022 05:53 PM EST

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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Packers getting healthier as they begin their playoff drive

By Steve Megargee Jan. 10, 2022 06:55 PM EST

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) looks over quarterback Jared Goff during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Packers plan to start stars against Lions despite no stakes

By The Associated Pres Jan. 06, 2022 02:03 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams reacts after catchiong a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Postseason status of injured Packers remains uncertain

By Steve Megargee Jan. 03, 2022 05:01 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers runs for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers rout Vikings 37-10 in cold to take NFC's No. 1 seed

By Steve Megargee Jan. 02, 2022 11:41 PM EST